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That is true. And entities like the United Space Alliance and United Launch Alliance took advantage of those NASA developed technologies. However, SpaceX and a couple others did not and developed their own engines, control systems, etc.. They wanted products that were expandable and reuseable...

Specifically, which parts of NASA is SpaceX or others "free-riding on today or the last 10 years? And if this was true, why is NASA "free-riding" on SpaceX to get their next "high-tech" project Artemis to the moon?

Curious. Name your top 5 "nationalized" airlines with superior service and safety records?

Back in the day when I worked overseas, we were at times working near the guys who flew for Heli-Union, the "national" helicopter company. Used to get a kick when I was invited for lunch in the middle of the flying day and had to decline their offer of wine for lunch.

Short of a material defect like pitting, its usually excessive thermal cycling or abusive ops.

It involved a lot more than just talking to you but that is how the Israelis approach flight security. Within their system, every person a traveler interacts with as they make their way through the airport facility is a trained in some fashion on human "reactions" for lack of a better term...

Not really. Musk and SpaceX have done more in the last 3 years than NASA has done in the past 20 years. In the case of space exploration if you add up the failures of all government programs and their costs and compared it to current private venture space exploration across the board you'll find...

Nationalization of private companies never fixes anything and can make things worse. Besides, Airbus and most French aviation companies are still "nationalized" just via a different route. In my experience, most would not survive if they had to compete in a true private market place.

But they're still required to have the type-rating and current experience. Regardless, its been reported on other sites that it was a very experienced crew with both men captains and the right-seater had over 25,000 hours. Doesn't mean they couldn't screw the pooch but we're not talking about a...

TSA was purely a political answer to the problem. After 9/11 the first attempt to upgrade the domestic airport security utilized the same model the Israelis use for their airport security. However, the powers to be decided this type of scrutiny would upset too many and possibly "infringe" on...

No. That will require a mechanic but you can legally repaint them as preventative maintenance. If I recall correctly yours are riveted on, so perhaps ask your mechanic at the next annual to pop them off and you take care of them then? FYI: if you use "control wheel" vs "yoke" when you search on...

With a proper operating electrical system and compliance with the basic OEM mx recommendations, there is no reason you shouldn’t get 7+ years out of your lead-acid aircraft battery with some AGM type batteries going a bit longer. In my experience, 2-3 years seems to be the private GA fleet...

I'll take your word it is. Back when we 1st looked at putting cell phones into certain helicopters at the old day job, we had to get approval/exemptions from both the FAA and FCC to install and use them. However, as the UHF radio became more advanced most of the onboard cell equipment was...

In my experience it depends on what you are using it for. For aircraft that fly regularly over the year I find there is not much benefit outside using the recommended oils and following the recommended oil system servicing procedures. However, for aircraft that do not fly regularly or sit idle...

Not hardly. There are many other electrical equipment, or PEDs (Personal Electrical Devices), that have limitations or prohibitions from operating on airborne aircraft as this has been an issue since the early 60s. Cell phones and the like are simply the current flavor of decade due to their...

Except you need to put this into context. The first cell phone use ban on aircraft was from the FCC and not the FAA. Only after cell phones became more popular and smaller did the FAA issue their own rules. While there are/were NASA/FAA documented instances of probable interference by cell use...

Since you plan to fly over 75 hrs you are more on the benefit side of having a filter installed to include upping the oil changes to 50 hrs. However, oil change intervals are also calendar based which I believe is more important in the big picture of engine health and longevity and should be...

In my experience, the pros/cons/economics of a filter vs a screen depend on a number conditions rather than on a singular condition. And while the general consensus is that a filter will “clean” the oil better than an oil screen, whether your specific engine will reap the full service and...

If by "modern" you mean LED lights you basically have two routes to follow with their assorted options. You can purchase LEDs with various FAA part approvals like Whelen or AeroLED for the replacement route, or you can purchase LEDs like Aero-Lites without the approvals for the alteration route...